Author Topic: FIRST CONTENDER (Read 511 times)

GRIMJIM · « **on:** October 11, 2005, 02:43:25 PM »

HEY GUYS,
I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST TC, A BLUED 30-30 WITH PACHMAYER FURNITURE. I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS. FIRST, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ENCORE AND A CONTENDER? AND SECOND ARE THE BARRELS INTERCHANGEABLE? I WAS TOLD THE ENCORE IS A LARGER FRAME AND THEREFORE CAN HANDLE LARGER RIFLE CARTRIDGES, BUT DON'T KNOW IF THAT IS FACT OR FICTION.
THANKS FOR ANY HELP,
JIM

Buford · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2005, 03:12:24 PM »

Yes, it is true - the Encore will handle larger cartridges (Magnums, included) than the Contender or G2. I look it as if the Encore was the "blg-block" Chevy and the Contender or G2 as the "small block" Chevy. The Encore is, from the factory, centerfire only. I have owned and used the Contender for over 25 years and love them - I also have several Encores and have shared equal success with them so far. I am sure you will enjoy your Contender.

wheelgun · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2005, 02:18:05 AM »

Encore and Contender barrels will not interchange.I have a few barrels for my contender and love them all.I have a 30-30 in 10" and 14" both are good shooters.You will be buying more barrels it's a sickness.

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2005, 03:39:43 PM »

GREAT, THAT'S ALL I NEED ANOTHER DISEASE,
I ALREADY SUFFER FROM CHRONIC CASES OF
DAN WESSONITIS, 1911OSIS, AND A SEVERE ADDICTION TO MILITARY FIREARMS. THANKFULLY ALL THESE CAN BE KEPT IN CHECK WITH REGULAR DOSES OF RECOIL AND GUN POWDER SMOKE!
AS MY FRIEND THE DOCTOR SAYS " SHOOT TWO OF THESE, AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING."